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BU02 PWK

2002 Hyundai Amica

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Amica43,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 PWK
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 90,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills front to rear corroded

front bulkhead corroded slightly

sump corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 90,643 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Engine mounting worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,895 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 86,877 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,524 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 82,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,278 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,355 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,570 miles

management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,520 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,100 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,364 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Amica?

Based on 387,043 MOT tests across 23,808 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
3,386
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
23,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,072
Stop lamp not working 10,866
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,411
position lamp(s) not working 7,047
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BU02 PWK is a 2002 Hyundai Amica in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Amica models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 43,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Amica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 PWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Amica typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Hyundai Amica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 PWK is a 2002 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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